What’s Half Sword All About?
Half Sword is a physics-driven medieval combat simulator developed by Georgian indie studio Half Sword Games and published by Game Seer Publishing. Set in 15th-century Europe, the game challenges you to rise from commoner to knight through brutal—often bone-crunching—duels. It’s not for the faint of heart: skull-crushing blows, complete dismemberment, and gore so vivid they have a Chief Blood Officer to oversee it.
When Is It Releasing & What Platforms?
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Release Window: The game is expected to enter Early Access on Steam by late 2025, with more progress reveals slated for Q2 and a presence at Gamescom 2025.
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Platform: Windows PC (Early Access on Steam; demo available on Epic Games Store).
Combat Deep-Dive: How Does It Feel?
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Arms and armor are historically accurate, inspired by the late medieval era.
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Developed with input from HEMA practitioners—every swing, thrust, and parry aims to feel authentic.
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Features multiple modes: Gauntlet (arena progression), Monster waves in “Abyss Mode,” and Free Mode for freeform battles. Permadeath adds serious tension.
What Are Fans Saying?
The community is wild for it—users describe it as “utterly silly, but extremely realistic.” Fans on Reddit rave about the visceral experience:
“Playtest is better than 90 percent of sword-fighting games out there.”
“I think I want to creatively disembowel foes…can’t wait for more.
Spec Guide: FHD, 2K & 4K Performance
| Resolution | GPU (Recommended) | CPU (Recommended) | RAM | Target FPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (FHD) | RTX 3060 Ti / RX 6700 XT | i5-10600 or Ryzen 5 5600X | 16 GB | 60+ FPS |
| 1440p (2K) | RTX 4070 / RX 7800 XT | i5-12600K or Ryzen 7 5800X | 16–32 GB | 60 FPS |
| 4K | RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XT | i7-12700K or Ryzen 7 7700X | 32 GB | 60 FPS |
Based on expected visual fidelity and physics demands—aim for stable 60 FPS with mid-to-high GPU tiers.
Extra Fun Facts
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Half Sword originated as a solo passion project before growing into a full studio with a tight-knit team.
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The combat’s ragdoll physics and gruesome detail make it even more unique than For Honor or Chivalry 2.
Controls are direct and satisfying: “Move your mouse → Move your sword”—complete physics control over your weapon.
FAQ
What kind of game is Half Sword?
A hyper-violent, physics-based medieval combat simulator with realistic HEMA-inspired duels.
When and where can I play it?
Early Access hits PC via Steam in late 2025; a demo is currently on Epic Games Store.
Is it playable on modern PCs?
Yes—a mid-tier GPU like RTX 3060 Ti and 16 GB RAM will run it smoothly at 1080p.
Is there permadeath?
Yes—failure in battle often means permanent defeat (and decapitation).
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